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Palomar Institute of Cosmetology

Private for-profit San Marcos, CA · Suburban · Far West · 80% data reported · Agent Insights
89%
Graduation Rate
$23,451
Earnings (10yr)
$27,778
Net Price
193
Enrollment

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How Palomar Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation89%Earnings 10yr$23KNet Price$28KRetention97%Median Debt$6KPell Grant Rate33%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$26K$0-30K$27K$30-48K$26K$48-75K$32K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$27,778
Avg Net Price
$6,333
Median Debt
33%
Pell Grant Rate
43%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$25,526
Family Income $0–$30K
$26,696
Family Income $30K–$48K
$25,947
Family Income $48K–$75K
$32,292
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$20,718
6 Years After Entry
$23,289
8 Years
$23,451
10 Years
0.27x
Debt-to-Earnings
40%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$20,718 6yr $23,289 8yr $23,451 10yr

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 97%
Diversity Index 0.62
First-Gen Students 53%

Top Programs

Culinary & Personal Services 100%

Quick Facts

Setting Suburban
Region Far West
Accreditor National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
Predominant Degree Certificate

Student Body

White
30%
Hispanic
53%
Black
2%
Asian
3%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

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